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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chennai from $378

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MAA
28 Jan — 4 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Chennai are usually found in August or February, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$800

One-way from

$378

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,380
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 7/2-26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 29/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($509 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($111 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 January 2025.

Fri 25/413:00MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/523:25MAA - MEL
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1$794
Fri 7/213:35MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 45mScoot
Wed 26/223:50MAA - MEL
1 stop16h 00mScoot
Deal found 21/1$800
Tue 4/213:30MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 50mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Tue 18/223:50MAA - MEL
1 stop23h 40mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 22/1$829
Tue 25/200:30MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 7/311:45MAA - MEL
1 stop16h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 22/1$832
Wed 19/200:45MEL - MAA
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Sun 23/301:50MAA - MEL
1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/1$902
Fri 25/406:00AVV - MAA
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/500:05MAA - AVV
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1$952
Sun 24/823:35MEL - MAA
1 stop26h 55mSingapore Airlines
Fri 19/923:15MAA - MEL
1 stop24h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 22/1$985
Sat 1/312:05MEL - MAA
2 stops26h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Fri 4/409:55MAA - MEL
2 stops18h 30mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 22/1$1,081
Thu 20/206:00MEL - MAA
2 stops18h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 24/311:15MAA - MEL
2 stops21h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/1$1,165
Fri 28/200:30MEL - MAA
1 stop29h 30mThai Airways
Thu 3/401:10MAA - MEL
1 stop14h 20mThai Airways
Deal found 22/1$1,221
Fri 24/106:00AVV - MAA
2 stops18h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 2/221:00MAA - AVV
2 stops41h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/1$9,967

Find flights from Melbourne to Chennai within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

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MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 25/4

13:00-23:05

1 stop14h 35m

Chennai

Mon 5/5

23:25-11:45

2 stops31h 50m

$794

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 7/2

13:35-22:50

1 stop14h 45m

Chennai

Wed 26/2

23:50-21:20

1 stop16h 00m

$800

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 4/2

13:30-22:50

1 stop14h 50m

Chennai

Tue 18/2

23:50-05:00

1 stop23h 40m

$829

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 25/2

00:30-10:45

1 stop15h 45m

Chennai

Fri 7/3

11:45-09:25

1 stop16h 10m

$832

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

00:45-00:35

1 stop29h 20m

Chennai

Sun 23/3

01:50-12:30

1 stop29h 10m

$902

MelbourneChennai

AVV - MAA

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 25/4

06:00-23:05

2 stops21h 35m

Chennai

Sun 4/5

00:05-22:50

2 stops18h 15m

$952

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 1/3

12:05-08:40

2 stops26h 05m

Chennai

Fri 4/4

09:55-09:55

2 stops18h 30m

$1,081

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 20/2

06:00-19:25

2 stops18h 55m

Chennai

Mon 24/3

11:15-14:35

2 stops21h 50m

$1,165

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 28/2

00:30-00:30

1 stop29h 30m

Chennai

Thu 3/4

01:10-21:00

1 stop14h 20m

$1,221

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Wed 12/2

21:25-08:45

1 stop16h 50m

Chennai

Tue 25/2

23:25-20:10

1 stop15h 15m

$1,298

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Chennai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai (average of $597). Flying from Melbourne to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,188). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Chennai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Chennai flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 23 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways and Malaysia Airlines from Melbourne to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Roomier seats and more leg room (in economy!), friendly and attentive flight attendants and good service.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Roomier seats and more leg room (in economy!), friendly and attentive flight attendants and good service.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Roomier seats and more leg room (in economy!), friendly and attentive flight attendants and good service.

Thai Airways
7.8
Good
337 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Roomier seats and more leg room (in economy!), friendly and attentive flight attendants and good service.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Roomier seats and more leg room (in economy!), friendly and attentive flight attendants and good service.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
823 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Roomier seats and more leg room (in economy!), friendly and attentive flight attendants and good service.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Melbourne?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 16.5 km from the centre vof the city. Chennai is the only Chennai airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 12 airlines have flights to Chennai from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Chennai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Chennai round-trip from $800. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Royal Brunei Airlines, from $829, and Malaysia Airlines, from $832. Scoot is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Chennai one-way?

    $378 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Scoot. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo, with prices starting from $611 and $668, respectively.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Chennai?

    The most popular stopover on flights from Melbourne to Chennai is Singapore. Kuala Lumpur sees the next most stopovers on Melbourne to Chennai flights. Colombo comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Melbourne to Chennai flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay are currently the most popular points of interest in Singapore at the moment. Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay can be visited by traveling about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km respectively from Singapore Changi. Those landing in Singapore looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $173 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Kuala Lumpur?

    Most Kuala Lumpur visitors opt to spend their time at Petronas Towers, National Mosque of Malaysia, and Berjaya Times Square. Petronas Towers, National Mosque of Malaysia, and Berjaya Times Square are located about 46.6 km, 44.8 km, and 44.9 km, respectively from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Kuala Lumpur can hire one for about $47 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Chennai flights?

    Melbourne to Chennai flights have a stopover in New Delhi the least frequently. Bangkok is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai (average of $597). Flying from Melbourne to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,188). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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